Happy Easter & Happy Birthday to My Mom!

As some of you may know, my Mom is battling pancreatic cancer. She is in the final weeks of chemotherapy and radiation and I’m happy to say she’s feeling much better than she did several weeks ago. It seems that the treatments are having some effect on the tumor and parts of it are dying. Right now it’s just a matter of waiting for next steps. I think the hardest part is in the beginning when you don’t know what to expect.

After the last bit of chemo she will get a few weeks of rest and recovery so that the doctors can evaluate what the next steps will be. The hope is that they can shrink it enough to remove it from being wrapped around her portal vein.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!

Today was my Mom’s 58th birthday – So feel free to wish her a late happy birthday. It’s been so nice to hear from others who know what it’s like to go through the same battle with cancer – so thank you and you know who you are!

We couldn’t have had a more beautiful day – we pulled out the grill and enjoyed some BBQ and warm sunshine. My brother helped me make some mouth-watering kabobs and tasty baked potatoes for our family from Germany who is visiting. We were so happy to have my aunt Hala and cousin Silke come all this way to share some good food and good laughs.

My young cousin Silke speaks German, Spanish and English fluently. AND she’s studying multi-media and interactive design. I guess it’s in our blood. She just might be the smartest 22 year old I have ever met.

Easter was awesome. Hope yours was as well! Feel free to give a shout out to my Mom in the comments – she would love to hear from you.